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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676.70, 43,017.71 and 11,147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676.70, 43,017.71 and 11,147.85 is: 16,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676.70 : 43,017.71 = 11,147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676.70/43,017.71 = 11,147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676.70x = 43,017.71 × 11,147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676.70x = 479,554,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,554,922.68/28,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.81

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